PSNI Recruitment (Archived)

ciaran2008 · 01-04-2008 11:48AM

stephen142 wrote: »

Does the training happen straight away after i send my application form away?

Yea now that would be good

CooperCop · 01-04-2008 12:07PM

Found out from Recruitment that they usually send out letters of appointment 5-6 weeks before the expected intake date. If needed they can defer your appointment to a later intake. It was mentioned also that they select candidates for intakes based on merit pool numbers.

Considering they’re moving onto the 5th intake for this campaign (i.e. 25th May) you can assume that the merit pool is now up to the 250 numbers? Although I do know from a serving police officer that the first few campaigns were very small. This would mean they’re still low down the merit list numbers for selection... probably around 150ish
Strange also that they’re selecting higher numbers as mentioned in earlier posts (700s).

I’m confused to how strict they are selecting people based on merit? Any of you guys know what the craic is? It must be simply that you are selected based on your place on the current crop of people who have passed everything.

MrAnderson · 01-04-2008 12:30PM

Hey everyone,

I've just applied for Campaign 14 and have found this forum a great source of advice and knowledge, so thanks very much!

However, after reading through some other forums I found, mainly covering English and Welsh forces, there seems to be a distinct lack of job satisfaction and general contentment in the job.

Mainly concerning how all the new recruits they receive, view everything with rose-tinted glasses and how they quickly learn that it's not what you see on TV!

I myself would like to believe that I have a great respect for the job as does everybody here and that if I was successful in selection, I wouldn't be so naive to expect it to be any easy ride!

I understand that the PSNI is completely different in regards to other forces, but can anyone else comment on that, serving officer or just starting out perhaps?

Out of interest, the forum I was looking at was www.UkPoliceOnline.co.uk

Thanks

goodcopbadcop · 01-04-2008 01:03PM

CooperCop wrote: »

Found out from Recruitment that they usually send out letters of appointment 5-6 weeks before the expected intake date. If needed they can defer your appointment to a later intake. It was mentioned also that they select candidates for intakes based on merit pool numbers.

Considering they’re moving onto the 5th intake for this campaign (i.e. 25th May) you can assume that the merit pool is now up to the 250 numbers? Although I do know from a serving police officer that the first few campaigns were very small. This would mean they’re still low down the merit list numbers for selection... probably around 150ish
Strange also that they’re selecting higher numbers as mentioned in earlier posts (700s).

I’m confused to how strict they are selecting people based on merit? Any of you guys know what the craic is? It must be simply that you are selected based on your place on the current crop of people who have passed everything.

Interesting. Its still a bit unclear how they choose people though, I mean people on here being called up with 700's merit placing last month, and others with low merit numbers also.

Only thing I can think of is that there were very few catholic applicants, so maybe only about 100 or so made it to the top 440 of the merit pool. other wise why are guys like me and others on here with very low merit placings being put through the rest of the process, when we have confirmation of people getting dear john letters with much better merit placings than some.

Thoughts?

CooperCop · 01-04-2008 01:25PM

I guess the Dear John letters are for those who have not passed everything. You may have a good merit number but if you don’t clear vetting then expect a Dear John letter.

I guess they have a pile of successful applicants ranked in order of merit who have passed everything, including vetting. The fact that some guys have low merit numbers and still not completed vetting etc could well be a fault of the change over from Consenisa to PSNI at the later stages of the campaign. Seems it could also depend on when you originally applied. The earlier you applied then the further through the process maybe?

colt19 · 01-04-2008 01:53PM

goodcopbadcop wrote: »

I too Failed the IST my first time when I was 17.... wasnt until my 2nd time that I passed it and then passes assesment centre, and here I am.

Its not the hardest test ever by no means, but it is tricky enough if you take it lightly.

Thought this was ur first time applying! well this is what u keep repeating!

goodcopbadcop · 01-04-2008 01:55PM

I lied. it is my first time going through the whole process though.

colt19 · 01-04-2008 02:31PM

U lied! why would u need to do that. starting to make sense now!!!:rolleyes:

squirrel81 · 01-04-2008 02:44PM

Hi all,

been great reading through this thread, very helpful

Ive applied for C14, no date for IST yet though. One question, how essential is the driving license?

Im hopefully doing my practical driving test this summer, however, if worst comes to worst and I don't get it, should I say goodbye to any chance of getting in?

cheers in advance

GEMMAT1984 · 01-04-2008 02:46PM

squirrel81 wrote: »

Hi all,

been great reading through this thread, very helpful Ive applied for C14, no date for IST yet though. One question, how essential is the driving license?

Im hopefully doing my practical driving test this summer, however, if worst comes to worst and I don't get it, should I say goodbye to any chance of getting in?

cheers in advance

Hi squirrel81

I have just been accepted to the April intake and i dont drive although i dont know what changes they have made in the new Campaign maybe someone in the new campaign can clarify that for you but it hasnt affected me from getting in;)

squirrel81 · 01-04-2008 02:58PM

thanks GemmaT, I might surprise myself and actually pass the driving

:eek: actually getting in the PSNI will be a much bigger challenge though!

well done you! are you excited/nervous/everything-all-in-one?

GEMMAT1984 · 01-04-2008 03:00PM

squirrel81 wrote: »

thanks GemmaT, I might surprise myself and actually pass the driving :eek: actually getting in the PSNI will be a much bigger challenge though!

well done you! are you excited/nervous/everything-all-in-one?

Everything all in one:eek: its a rollercoaster ride up ahead of you:p i think once i get over the nerves il be ok just want to get in now and get stuck in

Good luck for Campaign 14

squirrel81 · 01-04-2008 03:02PM

thank you, you'll be fine for sure

got my IST practice book in the post today, so I'll get practising on that. From what I hear though, they are a heck of alot easier than the real thing :eek:

all the best to you

GEMMAT1984 · 01-04-2008 03:07PM

squirrel81 wrote: »

thank you, you'll be fine for sure got my IST practice book in the post today, so I'll get practising on that. From what I hear though, they are a heck of alot easier than the real thing :eek:

all the best to you

They always are;) but if you take the advice from this thread you'll be fine!!!

Akirish8 · 01-04-2008 03:37PM

Bonjour 13 ers, I have got me merit no 2** but still have to do med, Mon7th, wondering if that number is enough for non RC.

Anyway, thanks for the thread support and hope you other 13 ers in same boat get what you want..

Bad boys bad boys whatya going to do...........;)

goodcopbadcop · 01-04-2008 03:45PM

colt19 wrote: »

U lied! why would u need to do that. starting to make sense now!!!:rolleyes:

I didnt really lie as such, I just chose not to mention I had been to the IST before and failed. Whats important is this campaign not the ones where I didnt pass. I thought it would be irrelevant to bring it up, but then when I seen people were beginning to think the IST was easy i thought it would be a worth while post.

stephen142 · 01-04-2008 03:56PM

ciaran2008 wrote: »

Stephen,

Welcome to the thread!

The holidays may have an effect but it’s unlikely. Here is what you can expect:

Apply now;

Initial Selection Test (April or May);

(you obviously need to pass this to move on to next stage)

Assessment Centre (July or August)

I cant see the June holiday causing any problems as you wont be involved much in the process at this stage as consensia are likely to be still marking IST’s and what not?

If they do call you up for A/C they should give you a lot of notice so should it overlap with your holiday arrangements for this time you may be able to change dates. They are quite strict about this and may ask for travel tickets etc.

Im not 100% sure though if you can change dates with A/C but I know you van with the IST.

I’m finishing A-Level’s now and will be 18 at the time of my IST. I am declining university offers this year and I am going to take a year out to work and test my luck with C14. If I don’t get in this year im going to try again next year, the year after that and the year after that

In terms of the physical fitness it is a very rigorous couple of weeks from what I hear but nonetheless you have approx one year to get fit because provided you pass all the tests chances are you won’t start training until this time next year.

Goodluck anyway
Ciaran

Thankyou so so much. that is some brilliant information. i will be sure to apply right now :P knowing that theres only 2 days left im goina get my skates on

lol.

Thanks Ciaran =]

pedro552 · 01-04-2008 04:16PM

Akirish8 wrote: »

Bonjour 13 ers, I have got me merit no but still have to do med, th, wondering if that number is enough for non RC. Would it mean that if RC applicants are above me in merit I get in if i get through med and vetting??

Anyway, thanks for the thread support and hope you other 13 ers in same boat get what you want..

Bad boys bad boys whatya going to do...........;)

hey, congrats on the merit number, very good.. id say you'll be grand with that one...

a little bit of advice, take down your actaul merit number and stick up a more general one(ie )..
your making it easy for anyone to identify you...(well anyone from recruitment)
good luck with the medical...:D;)

OfficerProblem? · 01-04-2008 04:45PM

CooperCop wrote: »

Has anyone been in contact with recruitment recently. Is it ok now to phone them? I was thinking of asking them when they are likely to start sending out job offers for the May 25th campaign. Worried I might have more than 1 months notice to fulfill in my current job.:(

I rang recently and they were really pleasant and happy to help - give them a call......

Just seen your other post on last pg - so does that mean people who are going to be offered a place for may intake will have like 1-2 weeks left to be notified if they give 5/6 weeks notice?

Has anyone been offered May apart from those who deferred??

alanbelfast · 01-04-2008 04:51PM

omg im freaking out.

where have the posts gone that i had put up this morning? Was it a dream? I was a moderator as were many of you. All the info and moderators are gone. Plz tell me someone hasnt drugged me and made me imagine this morning???? lol

this is toooooo weird

alanbelfast · 01-04-2008 05:00PM

I was on phone to recruitment on thursday past. It's now just over 4 mths iv been waiting on my vetting to clear so this was the reason i rang. I asked was there a problem etc and they just said as i have had alot of military overseas addys then this is holding up the process. They were more than pleasant with info regarding this.
I am being vetted and med differntly to most of you guys/girls. I have to wait untill my vet completes before they offer me a med. Long story but thats whats happening.
Just want it all sorted before may .
Heres hoping

pedro552 · 01-04-2008 05:03PM

hey akirish,
sorry about that buddy,
how stupid of me.....

jim2008 · 01-04-2008 05:07PM

alanbelfast wrote: »

I was on phone to recruitment on thursday past. It's now just over 4 mths iv been waiting on my vetting to clear so this was the reason i rang. I asked was there a problem etc and they just said as i have had alot of military overseas addys then this is holding up the process. They were more than pleasant with info regarding this.
I am being vetted and med differntly to most of you guys/girls. I have to wait untill my vet completes before they offer me a med. Long story but thats whats happening.
Just want it all sorted before may .
Heres hoping

Hi Alan, why would military tours overseas hold up your vetting???

Akirish8 · 01-04-2008 05:15PM

No worries amigo, thanks in the begining for the warning. Im the silly one for posting to much info anyway tis sorted now!

pedro552 · 01-04-2008 05:26PM

alright jim...
how was work today?? im bleedin sick of it, hope the call comes soon!!

yeah i was wonderin that myself, cant see how that would hold it up:mad:???

jim2008 · 01-04-2008 05:32PM

pedro552 wrote: »

alright jim...
how was work today?? im bleedin sick of it, hope the call comes soon!!

yeah i was wonderin that myself, cant see how that would hold it up:mad:???

Work was great,think i will forget this whole police thing:D. I hope it does not slow up the vetting:( we have been waiting lond enough:mad:

colt19 · 01-04-2008 05:33PM

U did lie though, and u do speculate and exaggerate ALOT, which does hinder the quality of this forum. ur comments continulously repeat previous posts and u cause alot of confusion, Personally i think u shud stick to facts in the future and i think everyone will agree with me on this.

ciaran2008 · 01-04-2008 05:58PM

colt19 wrote: »

U did lie though, and u do speculate and exaggerate ALOT, which does hinder the quality of this forum. ur comments continuously repeat previous posts and u cause alot of confusion, Personally i think u shud stick to facts in the future and i think everyone will agree with me on this.

What rattled your cage colt19?

greengloves · 01-04-2008 06:05PM

colt19 wrote: »

U did lie though, and u do speculate and exaggerate ALOT, which does hinder the quality of this forum. ur comments continulously repeat previous posts and u cause alot of confusion, Personally i think u shud stick to facts in the future and i think everyone will agree with me on this.

thats a bit harsh colt19,goodcop is just an eager young applicant who has put his all into the process and i think that him leaving out the detail of him partaking in a previous campaign is irrelevant as he always tries to help and cooperate to the maximum of his ability to anyone who has a query.i feel he's a useful asset on such a thread.

ciaran2008 · 01-04-2008 06:18PM

greengloves wrote: »

thats a bit harsh colt19,goodcop is just an eager young applicant who has put his all into the process and i think that him leaving out the detail of him partaking in a previous campaign is irrelevant as he always tries to help and cooperate to the maximum of his ability to anyone who has a query.i feel he's a useful asset on such a thread.

Couldn't have put it better myself!

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